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One still on the run after early morning home invasion

Posted: 09.29.2012 at 8:50 PM

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Derrick Bush faces charges of burglary in the 1st degree, aggravated assault, terroristic threats and acts, hindering an emergency call,possession of a firearm while in commission of a felony, theft by taking, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
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ALBANY, GA -- Dougherty County Police are still on the lookout for one person after three people participated in an armed home invasion Friday morning.

Officers say they responded around 2:00 to the home of James Chastain in the 1200 block of Nixon Drive. Chastain said that Derrick Bush, Tyrone Sutton, and Janice Jenkins forced their way into his home. Bush, while holding a gun to Chastain's head, demanded money.

Chastain attempted to call emergency officials but took the phone away from him. After getting their demands, they fled from the scene.

Officers were able to apprehend Tyrone Sutton and Janice Jenkins as they hid behind residences in the 1200 block of Nixon. Bush was not found during the search.

After taking Jenkins and Sutton into custody, cocaine was found on Sutton at the Dougherty County Jail.

Sutton is facing charges of hindering an emergency call, theft by taking, crossing a guard line with contraband,possession of a firearm while in commission of a felony, cocaine possession, burglary in the 1st degree, armed robbery, aggravated assault, and terroristic threats and acts.

Janice Jenkins and Derrick Bush face charges of burglary in the 1st degree, aggravated assault, terroristic threats and acts, hindering an emergency call,possession of a firearm while in commission of a felony and theft by taking. Bush faces an additional charge of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

If you have seen Derrick Bush or know of his location, you are encouraged to call Dougherty County Police or Crime Stoppers.

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